New Kings Endorse Gonzalez in 54th Assembly Race
On Wednesday night in Greenpoint, a crowd of Brooklyn reformers stood outside the Smolenski Democratic Club, the somewhat rundown headquarters of the New Kings Democrats, waiting for someone to unlock...
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Nadler Shows Off New 9/11 Coin
At the preview site for the September 11 memorial this afternoon, Congressman Jerrold Nadler showed off the newly-minted coin commemorating the 10th anniversary of the attacks. The front of the silver...
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Personable Jesus: Reformers Hope for a Savior in Brooklyn Special
Courtesy Jesus Gonzalez for Assembly On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Jesus Gonzalez finished a Newport outside his Bushwick office, then ducked to the back with a comb and some gel. He emerged with...
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Sides Begin to Take Shape in 54th District Filings
Ms. Towns, from her campaign website. The first round of campaign filings for the 54th Assembly District gives a glimpse into the proxy battle between three of Brooklyn's power brokers. Deidra Towns,...
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Sunnyside Celebrates, With a Toast From John Liu
On Sunday evening, shortly after the city's clerks brought the first day of same-sex marriages to a close, Queens City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and his partner Dan Hendrick organized a celebration...
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Schwarzenegger’s Signing: Fans Flock Downtown to Meet Action Hero-Turned-Author
Arnold Schwarzenegger mugging for the cameras at McNally-Jackson (Photo: Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke) Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger held an impromptu book signing at indie bookstore...
View ArticleSpitzer Scandal Star Partners With Post to Pen E-Book
The New York Post and corporate book publishing sibling HarperCollins have teamed up for a foray into the brave new world of e-publishing. Tricks of the Trade, by Eliot Spitzer scandal veteran Ashley...
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Joe Lhota Vows to ‘Unify Our Party’ After Bruising Primary
Joe Lhota celebrating his win. Former deputy mayor and MTA Chair Joe Lhota decisively beat back his billionaire opponent tonight in the Republican mayoral primary, despite the onslaught of millions of...
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